marry me

More and more folks are deciding to get married in the Asheville area. Not only do you have the locals having weddings all across Western North Carolina; but we are a great destination wedding spot as well. But many times if you do not live here, and sometimes even if you do; some simple choices can be the game changer between an okay, good or great wedding. But how will you know? You cannot have several “throw away” weddings, pick the best one, and then relive it. You only get to do this once. Do not settle for less. Make it count! We are listing 80 folks that can greatly assist in making your Asheville wedding rock. The right people, places, and things you could really use to make the best memory possible of this special day. And the folks listed here are all businesses and individuals in the area that we, or our networked team, have personally used and/or worked with for business purposes.

Asheville Wedding Venues: Where are you going to have your actual wedding?

Crest Mountain – high on top of a mountain on the west side of Asheville, and surrounded by amazing beauty and views! This gorgeous spot is 10 minutes from downtown Asheville.

Biltmore Estate – this is the landmark of Asheville & Western North Carolina. Beginning your life as a couple here is monumental!

Hidden River – located in the Swannanoa area with several acres, plus bed and breakfast accommodations.

Brown’s Farm – on the north side of Buncombe County, this farm is ideal for weddings and special occasions.

Asheville Wedding Dinner: Where will you have dinner the night before the BIG day? I know there are plenty to choose from, but here are a few that quickly came to my mind and could work out depending on how big of a party we had, what type of dinner it was, and how much we wanted to spend.

Fig Bistro – the Biltmore Village gem is so delicious! A great spot with outdoor patio area.

Asheville Wedding Transportation: Who will drive you around town? Maybe shopping or eating with friends. Or if you just need a little time for yourself to think while your driver takes you around town, to the spa, to run last minute errands.

Asheville Premier Transportation – that burgundy Lincoln Towncar is her signature. But several other vehicles now, including a 14 passenger van. Such a great ride and company!

Asheville Wedding Website: Where can you get a custom website for your wedding?

Cube Creative Design – want to document this wonderful day on a website? Sending folks to a central location that has all of the information prior, and updates after is a great idea for many. Everything from a guest list, wish list, wedding location details, photos and more can be posted regularly.

Asheville Wedding Lodging: Where will you and your guests stay while in town?

Asheville Wedding Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties: Where is the party? If you are going around the Asheville area, your best bet is to secure transportation or limo services that can drive you to a progressive party, and make sure everyone makes it back safe.

Asheville is quickly becoming a premier wedding destination, and it’s easy to see why! Last month I worked a beautiful May wedding at Yesterday Spaces and the mountain views, rustic barn, glowing sunset, and nostalgic rope swing made for perfect backdrops for photos. As our fair city combines natural beauty with unique artistry, why get married anywhere else?

Asheville is a destination wedding location, and there are so many great places in the area to “Tie The Knot.” When you think about getting married in Asheville and WNC, most folks think about the Biltmore Estate, Grove Park Inn, Grand Bohemian Hotel and other luxurious places. Not this couple! They got hitched in Chicken Alley in downtown Asheville, a funky spot with graffiti everywhere; a place where you would assume marriage would be the last thing on their mind. But this is the secret location they had chosen, and the moment was perfect!!

I remember a few years ago when the owner of Rosetta’s Kitchen got married in the middle of the chaotic LAAFF festival. One minute I was in the middle of a big “Bike Jousting” competition; and then the next minute a couple surfaced and they were saying “I Do!” Big celebrations all around.

Have you experienced any “off the beaten path” weddings in the Asheville area? Or maybe you want to get married someplace funky in the area? Comment below and tell us about them please. Special thanks to @sharkeyavl on Instagram for sharing this photo!

Having a wedding in Asheville North Carolina is a dream come true for so many. There is just something about surrounding yourself in these mountains and saying “I Do” to the one you love. Now we are not saying that if you really love each other, you will definitely get married in Asheville; but we think you should seriously consider it.

There are plenty of options in Asheville for a great wedding. We would like to take a moment to highlight Hidden River which is a 17+ acre farm about 10 minutes East of downtown. Their wedding packages are tremendous and they can even house up to 54 people on-site in their accommodations.

We stopped to view the acreage and were stunned. An immediate peace and solitude came and took us away from the hustle and bustle of life. Perfectly secluded in nature so these moments can be all about each other. Everything someone could need for a Wedding or Event in Asheville was either there or readily available.

After the tour, we went home and pulled up the website and saw so many great testimonials. Makes us want to have the same incredible experience. To top it all off, they were chosen by recent brides in a survey by The Knot as a “Best of Weddings 2012” location. Are you looking for the perfect place to get married in the Asheville NC area? This is it! You can Contact Hidden River for a tour of this beautiful property.